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Daycare in Little Elm, TX

48 licensed or registered programs in Little Elm (Denton County): 19 group child care homes, 11 child care centers, 10 family child care homes and 8 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 2,879 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $191 a week in Denton County (2022 prices), $167 at a family child care home. Texas's child care subsidy, Child Care Services (CCS), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $77,315. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation, as of October 2026. Licensed child care centers (including before/after-school and school-age programs), licensed child-care homes and registered child-care homes that Texas HHSC lists as active and not temporarily closed. Listed family homes, which are not licensed, are not included. Openings change daily, so call first.

What daycare costs in Denton County

$191/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($9,932 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$191$167
Toddler$176$158
Preschool$170$156

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

11 child care centers in Little Elm

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Children's Lighthouse - Little ElmInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 229 · Accepts subsidy

    3001 Woodlake Pkwy, 75068 · (972) 703-5520

    License 1728232
  • CrossRidge Preschool AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 123

    1701 Walker Ln, 75068 · (972) 292-2269

    License 1635498
  • Doe Creek Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 170

    354 Doe Creek Rd, 75068 · (972) 366-6609

    License 1732919
  • Kiddie Academy of Little ElmInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 188

    2055 Fm 423, 75068 · (469) 252-0555

    License 1627603
  • Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Little ElmInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 276 · Accepts subsidy

    120 Navo Rd, 75068 · (469) 466-9480

    License 1679763
  • LEISD Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars CenterInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    300 Lobo Ln, 75068 · (972) 947-9160

    License 1544324
  • Little Elephant Montessori AcademyInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 136

    560 E Eldorado Pkwy, 75068 · (972) 632-6743

    License 1708966
  • Robins Nest Montessori SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 85 · Accepts subsidy

    100 Lakefront Dr, 75068 · (972) 987-4290

    License 1496984
  • Sunshine HouseInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 257 · Accepts subsidy

    200 Lobo Ln, 75068 · (972) 294-5626

    License 887142
  • The Children's Lighthouse of Oak PointInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 240

    301 Shahan Prairie Rd, 75068 · (214) 308-4250

    License 1661105
  • The Montessori Learning House Bilingual SchoolInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 80 · Accepts subsidy

    1000 E Eldorado Pkwy Ste 170, 75068 · (469) 777-3673

    License 1661101

19 group child care homes in Little Elm

Licensed care in a provider's home for a larger group. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

10 family child care homes in Little Elm

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

8 school-age programs in Little Elm

Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.

  • AlphaBEST @ Brent ? Little ElmPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    500 Witt Rd, 75068 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1359766
  • AlphaBEST @ Dr. Ashley B. Glover Elementary ? Little ElmPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 120 · Accepts subsidy

    1800 Waterside Dr, 75068 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1360127
  • AlphaBEST @ East Campus-NTCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 75

    1851 Oak Grove Pkwy, 75068 · (979) 571-1665

    License 1818956
  • AlphaBEST @ Lakewood Village-Little ElmPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50

    100 Stowe Ln, 75068 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1818643
  • Alphabest @ Little Elm Elementary ? Little ElmPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    2600 Hart Rd, 75068 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1359906
  • AlphaBEST @ Miller ? FriscoPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 65 · Accepts subsidy

    300 Cypress Hill Dr, 75068 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1628721
  • AlphaBEST @ Zellars ECC ? Little ElmPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 50 · Accepts subsidy

    300 Lobo Ln, 75068 · (866) 300-7750

    License 1781623
  • Robertson Elementary Frisco YMCAPre-Kindergarten, School · licensed for 100 · Accepts subsidy

    2501 Woodlake Pkwy, 75068 · (469) 902-9076

    License 878546-806

How can I get help paying for daycare in Little Elm?

Child Care Services (CCS) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Texas's list shows 17 of the 48 programs here accept it.

Help paying in Texas

Child Care Services (CCS), run by Texas Workforce Commission

$77,315a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of October 2025. You also need to work, study or train.

WaitlistNew families may wait (February 2025)

Copays are capped at 7% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Texas Workforce Commission; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Little Elm: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Little Elm, TX?

In Denton County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $191 a week ($9,932 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $170 a week. A family child care home charged a median $167 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.

How many licensed daycares are in Little Elm?

Texas's list shows 48 licensed or registered programs in Little Elm as of October 2026: 19 group child care homes, 11 child care centers, 10 family child care homes and 8 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 2,879 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Little Elm?

Yes, if you qualify. Child Care Services (CCS), run by Texas Workforce Commission, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $77,315 a year to start. The state's list shows 17 of the Little Elm programs accept the subsidy.

How do I know a daycare is licensed?

Every program on this page is on Texas's list of active licensed or registered programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.

Sources

  1. 1.HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation. Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Child care scholarships (Child Care Services) Texas Workforce Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Texas: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Texas Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Texas

Having a baby in Texas Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 203% / 207% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Voluntary Medicaid pays for a doula No See Texas

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